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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,011

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $24,100 $26,300
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $22,654 $24,722
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 1,800 1,800
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453    
Rear spoiler 368      
Climate Package     900 900
Preferred Package     1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Sunroof     1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 200
Navigation system 888 888 1,692 1,692
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340    
Rear spoiler 276      
Climate Package     846 846
Preferred Package     1,833 1,833
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Sunroof     940 940
Leather seating surfaces     1,128 188
Options (change) 1,821 1,453 7,400 6,400
Options (change) 1,504 1,228 6,956 6,016
Destination 795 795 850 850
Total Price $31,011 $32,243 $32,350 $33,550
Total Invoice $28,885 $30,107 $30,460 $31,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,504
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$31,011$32,243$32,350$33,550
Adjustments for Features-3,145-3,3200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,866$28,923$32,350$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0$1,000
Total Invoice$28,885$30,107$30,460$31,588
Adjustments for Features-2,929-3,1000-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,956$27,007$30,460$31,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,051$0$940

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2013201320102010
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,935$6,110$2,790$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$3,320$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,929-3,1000-188

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20132010
ModelForesterC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length169.5 in167.4 in
Width70.1 in70.2 in
Height65.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested97548%
Total Not Requested105052%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%

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